LOS+ALEBRIJES+-+WEBQUEST

= U4E2 EL MERCADO - LOS ALEBRIJES =

When visiting any foreign country, it is worthwhile to discover the region's artifacts and handicrafts. It can tell you much about its history, its culture and the people who have created it. With this thought in mind, we embark in our second Webquest -- LOS ALEBRIJES -- in Oaxaca, México.

This year we will create our own "whimsical" figures. Please follow the instructions as we investigate and discover a fun and colorful way to express ideas and dreams.

A. Escribe tu nombre en la hoja del WebQuest. //Write your name on the WebQuest worksheet.//

B. Antes de hacer click en los enlaces, por favor responde a lo siguiente: //Before you click on any link, please respond to the following://

- ¿Qué sabes sobre //l**os alebrijes**//? //What do you know about **alebrijes**?//

- ¿Qué crees que son? //What do you think they are?//

- ¿Dónde los puedes encontrar? //Where can you find them?//

C. Usa los siguientes enlaces para aprender más sobre la artesanía de //**los alebrijes**//: //Use the following links to learn more about the **alebrije** handicraft://

**Process of making alebrijes -** This is a long article. Write the basic process of making a woodcarving of an alegrije.
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 * Galleries of Oaxacan wood carvings -** Look at the varius galleries and choose at least 5 alebrijes that you would be interested in purchasing. See class worksheet to provide the artist's name, the animal depicted in the alebrije, and the dimensions and price of the piece. At the end, add up how much $ you would need to purchase the alebrijes.=====

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**En español:**
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**En inglés:**
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